Medical Director - Claims

Humana Inc; Springfield (IL); À distance; USD 224 000 - 313 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus incentive plan

Résumé du poste

Humana Inc. seeks a Medical Director to provide medical interpretation and determinations for services in line with national guidelines, CMS requirements, and Humana policies.

You'll review complex clinical data, coordinate decisions with teams, and support care management in inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute environments. Remote position based in the United States; travel occasionally to Humana offices may be required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO license and ABMS/AOA board certification.
• 5+ years of direct clinical patient care after residency/fellowship.
• Unrestricted license in at least one jurisdiction; willingness to obtain more.
• No federal/state sanctions; able to pass credentialing.
• Experience with quality, utilization, case management and discharge planning.
• Knowledge of Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and commercial plans.

Responsabilités

• Provide medical interpretation and determinations per guidelines and policies.
• Collaborate with teams across Humana; support care management initiatives.
• Review clinical records and decide level of care and site of service.
• Participate in dispute/appeals reviews and project teams.
• Communicate decisions to internal associates and support credentialing.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Interpretation skills

Conflict resolution

Communication with physicians

Collaboration

Formation

MD or DO degree

Board Certification (ABMS/AOA)

Outils

MCG/InterQual

Description du poste

Become a part of our caring community

The Medical Director uses their medical background, experience, and judgement. You will make determinations whether they should authorize requested services, request level of care, and requested site of service at the Initial or Appeals/Disputes level. All work occurs within a context of regulatory compliance. Diverse resources assist work, including national clinical guidelines, CMS policies and determinations, clinical reference materials, internal teaching conferences, and other reference sources. You will learn Medicare, Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage requirements and understand how to operationalize this knowledge in their daily work.

Your work includes computer-based review of moderately complex to complex clinical scenarios. This work also includes review of all submitted clinical records, prioritization of daily work, communication of decisions to internal associates, and possible participation in care management. The clinical scenarios predominantly arise from inpatient, outpatient, or post‑acute care environments. You will have discussions for determinations, and in some instances, these may require conflict resolution skills. Some roles include an overview of coding practices and clinical documentation, grievance and appeals processes, and outpatient services and equipment, within their scope.

You may speak with physicians, nurses, internal collaborating groups to support organizational priorities. These priorities may include an understanding of Humana processes, and a focus on collaborative business relationships, values‑based care, population health, or disease or care management.

Use your skills to make an impact

Responsibilities

The Medical Director provides medical interpretation and determinations whether services provided by other healthcare professionals are in agreement with national guidelines, CMS requirements, Humana policies, clinical standards, and (in some cases) contracts. You support and collaborate with other team members, other departments, and Humana colleagues. After completion of mentored training, you will perform daily work.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree


• You have 5+ years of direct clinical patient care experience post residency or fellowship . This experience includes time in an inpatient and or outpatient environment and care of a Medicare type population, such as the disabled or those over 65 years of age.


• Current and ongoing Board Certification an approved ABMS or AOA Medical Specialty


• You have a current and unrestricted license in at least one jurisdiction and are willing to obtain additional licenses .


• No current sanction from Federal or State Governmental organizations, and able to pass credentialing requirements.


• Evidence of analytic and interpretation skills, with prior experience participating in teams focusing on quality management, utilization management, case management, discharge planning and home health or post‑acute services such as inpatient rehabilitation.


• Knowledge of the managed care industry including Medicare Advantage, Managed Medicaid and Commercial products, or other medical management organizations, hospitals/ Integrated Delivery Systems, health insurance, other healthcare providers, clinical group practice management.


• Utilization management experience in a medical management review organization, such as Medicare Advantage, Managed Medicaid, or Commercial health insurance.


• Experience with national guidelines such as MCG® or InterQual


• Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Geriatrics, Hospitalist, and Emergency Medicine clinical specialists

Preferred

• Multiple licenses


• Exposure to Public Health, Population Health, analytics, and use of business metrics.


• Experience with Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Claims medical reviews


• Experience working with Case managers or Care managers on complex case management, including familiarity with social determinants of health.

Additional Information

You will report to the Lead Medical Director, depending on the line of business. The Medical Director conducts Utilization Management of the care received by members in an assigned market, member population, or condition type. May also contribute to dispute and appeals reviews. You may participate on project teams or organizational committees.

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This is a remote position.

Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self‑provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$223,800 - $313,100 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole‑person well‑being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About us

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer atHumana.comand atCenterWell.com.

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